How Arizona taxes your paycheck in 2026
Arizona taxes wages at a flat 2.5%, after a $8,350 single-filer deduction/exemption.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on your wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single filers), 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500 of wages, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Arizona's income tax, in context
Arizona moved to a single flat 2.5% rate in 2023 — one of the lowest flat rates in the nation — after a multi-year phase-down from a four-bracket system. Combined with a standard deduction that tracks the pre-2025 federal figure, a mid-income Arizonan keeps more of a paycheck than residents of almost any state that taxes wages at all.
Arizona 2026 income tax brackets (single filer)
One rate applies to all taxable income, after the $8,350 single-filer deduction/exemption.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 2.5% |
How Arizona compares
On a $75,000 single-filer salary, Arizona ranks 12th of 51 for take-home pay, at $59,926 after $1,666 of state tax. Moving that salary to a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida would keep an extra $1,666 a year; the same salary in the highest-tax state (Oregon) would net $55,604. At the register, Arizona's average combined sales tax is 8.54% — see the Arizona sales tax calculator.
Neighboring states on the same $75,000 salary:
| State | State income tax | Take-home / yr | vs. AZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $1,666 | $59,926 | — |
| Nevada | $0 | $61,593 | +$1,666 |
| New Mexico | $2,359 | $59,233 | −$693 |
| Colorado | $2,592 | $59,001 | −$925 |
| California | $2,941 | $58,652 | −$1,275 |
| Utah | $3,375 | $58,218 | −$1,709 |
Example take-home pay in Arizona
Single filer, 2026 rates, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local taxes:
| Salary | Federal tax | AZ state tax | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $791 | $33,529 | $1,290 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,041 | $41,314 | $1,589 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $1,291 | $49,099 | $1,888 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $1,666 | $59,926 | $2,305 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $2,291 | $76,889 | $2,957 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $3,541 | $110,250 | $4,240 |
Frequently asked questions
+How much is taken out of a $75,000 paycheck in Arizona?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026: about $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and roughly $1,666 in Arizona state income tax — leaving take-home pay of about $59,926 a year, or $2,305 every two weeks.
+What is the Arizona state income tax rate for 2026?
Arizona taxes wages at a flat 2.5%, after a $8,350 single-filer deduction/exemption.
+How much is $100,000 after taxes in Arizona?
About $76,889 a year for a single filer in 2026 — $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, and about $2,291 Arizona state tax. That's roughly $6,407 a month.
+How much is $50,000 after taxes in Arizona?
About $41,314 a year, or $1,589 per biweekly check, for a single filer with the standard deduction after roughly $1,041 of Arizona state tax.
+What is the marginal state tax rate on a $75,000 salary in Arizona?
2.5%. That's the Arizona tax on your next dollar of income at $75,000, on top of the 22% federal bracket and 7.65% FICA — about 32.1% all-in on a raise before local taxes.
+Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
This calculator assumes the standard deduction, single-filer state parameters, and no dependents, credits or local taxes. Employer withholding also follows your W-4, which may over- or under-withhold relative to your final tax bill.
+Do 401(k) contributions reduce state tax too?
In Arizona, traditional 401(k) and most pre-tax benefit contributions reduce your state taxable income as well as federal. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Sources: IRS 2026 federal parameters; state rates and brackets as of January 1, 2026 compiled from state statutes and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only — see our terms.